The Wall Inspires Letters to Veterans
Students will
* learn about the Vietnam War by responding to the words, illustrations, and symbolism in Eve Bunting’s The Wall.
* make inferences based on the book’s illustrations.
* discuss how the book illustrates themes such as death and “life goes on.”
* write letters to veterans at a local Veteran’s Hospital.
More about this lesson plan:
Materials Needed: * a copy of The Wall, written by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Ronald Himler
* letter-writing materials
* Internet access (optional)
Author: Gary Hopkins
Source: © www.educationworld.com
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